Design & Technology is taught throughout the school in a well-equipped multi-media workshop. Pupils will be introduced to three different facets of technology.
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Design/Communication |
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Materials and Processes |
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Energy and Control Design Communication |
Each child will be given the opportunity to express his/her ideas;
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Verbally and in written form; |
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Through freehand drawing and by formal drawing methods using traditional instruments; |
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Modelling in card; |
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Using a number of computer drawing packages. |
Materials and Processes Pupils will experience working with a range of materials both natural and man-made. They will learn to use the common hand and machine tools for the materials used, (wood, plastic, and metal)
Energy and Control Pupils will be introduced to different types and sources of energy, electronic devices and computer control. Throughout their time in this area pupils will be encouraged to:
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Develop the ability to communicate their ideas using a variety of methods, |
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Understand the properties and suitability for purpose of a range of common materials, |
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Practise the safe handling and proper use of a range of common hand and machine tools, |
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Develop a safe attitude to working. | | 
